"Supreme Court's Role in Jan. 6 Obstruction Cases and Trump's Bid for Legal Support"

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The Supreme Court is set to examine the federal obstruction law used to prosecute individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including former President Donald Trump. The case, known as Fischer v. U.S., will determine whether the law can be applied to those who breached the Capitol building. The outcome could impact the charges against Trump and numerous Jan. 6 defendants, as well as the scope of the obstruction law itself. The case raises questions about the law's application and potential ramifications for future prosecutions.
Topics:nation#capitol-attack#donald-trump#federal-obstruction-law#jan-6-riot#law-and-politics#supreme-court
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